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1 SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS INDOCHINA, SRI LANKA & JAPAN BOOK TWO PASSENGERS ON THE SAME SMALL GROUP JOURNEY INCLUDING FLIGHTS*, AND ONE PERSON WILL RECEIVE THEIR RETURN ECONOMY AIRFARE FOR FREE COMPANION FLY FREE

2 For over 24 years we ve been helping travellers like you create unique experiences and stories that will last a lifetime. When you travel on one of our Small Group Journeys, you ll discover all the must-see attractions, while you weave your way through Asia as an insider. We ll help you uncover genuine experiences and the real insights into the places we travel. Our small groups of a maximum of 16 travellers, means you won t lose spontaneity, flexibility or your sense of independence. Our expert guides take care of everything so you can simply relax and enjoy your holiday. It s this combination that will help you discover the real Asia.... COMPANION FLY FREE BOOK TWO PASSENGERS ON ONE OF THE INSIDER JOURNEYS SMALL GROUP TOURS LISTED TO INDOCHINA, JAPAN OR SRI LANKA INCLUDING FLIGHTS, AND ONE PERSON WILL RECEIVE THEIR RETURN ECONOMY AIRFARE FOR FREE*. FULL SERVICE AIRLINES INCLUDING QANTAS, SINGAPORE AIRLINES, VIETNAM AIRLINES AND SRILANKAN AIRLINES WILL TAKE YOU IN COMFORT AND STYLE, WHERE YOU WILL HAVE THE PERFECT BALANCE OF ORGANISED EXPERIENCES AND THE FLEXIBILITY TO EXPLORE THESE UNIQUE DESTINATIONS. *Conditions Apply. Refer to back page for further booking conditions. *CONDITIONS APPLY

3 VIETNAM & TEMPLES OF ANGKOR LENGTH: 15 DAYS START: HANOI FINISH: SIEM REAP DEPARTURE DATES: 10 MARCH 2018, 28 APRIL 2018, 23 JUNE 2018, 21 JULY 2018, 6 OCTOBER 2018, 17 NOVEMBER DAYS from $3,285 * per person twin share TA PROHM, CAMBODIA Sapa Hanoi s; 4 nights with Sapa extension) Halong Bay (1 night on boat) SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS Explore the bustling streets and local markets in Hanoi, and gain inside knowledge on the best local dishes to try. Reach fascinating tributaries of the vibrant Mekong Delta on an unforgettable speedboat tour. Escape the crowds by entering Angkor Wat s seldom-used eastern gate before dawn. Explore the grounds by torchlight, something few travellers get to experience, before watching the sun rise majestically over Angkor Wat s famous spires. THAILAND LAOS Hue Angkor Wat & Siem Reap CAMBODIA Tonle Sap Lake Phnom Penh Cu Chi Mekong Delta Danang Hoi An VIETNAM Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) HALONG BAY, VIETNAM PHOTO: IAN RICHARDS 13 nights hotel accommodation One night cruise accommodation Breakfast daily, one brunch, two lunches and three dinners Four internal flights within Asia (except tuk-tuk and cyclo touring) One day train Small group touring Entrance fees Western tour leader (when group size reaches 10 or more) DAYS 1-4: HANOI & HALONG BAY Hotels: Tirant Hotel (Hanoi) & Overnight boat (Halong Bay) On arrival in Hanoi, transfer to your hotel and meet your fellow travellers and Tour Leader (or local guide). Spend the day discovering Hanoi s fascinating sites. Drive east to Halong City, the Rise early to make the most of Halong Bay s stunning scenery. In the afternoon, return to Hanoi and stroll through the Old Quarter sampling delicious local snacks. gateway to Halong Bay to board your private junk boat. DAYS 5-7: HUE & HOI AN Hotels: Moonlight Hotel (Hue) & Hoi An Trails Resort Fly to Hue and visit the city s must-see sites. Take a scenic train ride from Hue to Hoi An. Enjoy a special food-focussed walking tour with students from Streets Cafe. Visit some of Hoi An s main sites. Enjoy a free day to do as much or as little as you like in Hoi An. DAYS 8-10: SAIGON & MEKONG DELTA Hotel: Norfolk Hotel Saigon Enjoy more free time in Hoi An before flying to Saigon. Start the day with a steaming bowl of Pho for breakfast at a local noodle shop before travelling to the Cu Chi tunnels. In the afternoon, explore Saigon on a walking tour. Travel by speedboat to the Mekong Delta and explore the canals and tributaries of the Mekong. Feast on a delicious lunch featuring the freshest local ingredients. DAYS 11-12: PHNOM PENH Hotel: Frangipani Royal palace Hotel Depart Saigon and fly to Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Meet your new group of fellow travellers and Tour Leader (or local guide). Venture through the backstreets of Phnom Penh on a fun cyclo ride. Continue to Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields memorial at Choeng Ek. In the afternoon, explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. DAYS 13-15: SIEM REAP & TEMPLES OF ANGKOR Hotel: Somadevi Angkor Hotel & Spa Fly to Siem Reap. Enjoy a boat cruise on Tonle Sap Lake. Rise early to take a pre-dawn tuk-tuk ride to see Angkor Wat at sunrise. Explore the many faces of Bayon temple, Banteay Srei s intricate carvings and jungle-covered Ta Prohm. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey. HANOI, VIETNAM

4 SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS INDOCHINA EXPLORER LENGTH: 19 DAYS START: PHNOM PENH FINISH: LUANG PRABANG DEPARTURE DATES: 13 MARCH 2018, 29 MAY 2018, 24 JULY SEPTEMBER 2018, 23 OCTOBER DAYS $3,880 * per person from twin share Escape the crowds by entering Angkor Wat s seldom-used eastern gate before dawn. Sample locally sourced seafood as you enjoy a delicious lunch while cruising the turquoise waters of Halong Bay. Learn about traditional Lao weaving practices in the gardens of an old French villa. A boat trip to Pak Ou Caves unveils a vast collection of Buddha sculptures spanning many centuries. HALONG BAY, VIETNAM YANMAR Luang Prabang Vientiane THAILAND Hanoi LAOS Angkor Wat & Siem Reap Tonle Sap Lake Haiphong Phnom Penh CAMBODIA Cu Chi Mekong Delta Halong Bay (1 night on boat) Hue Danang Hoi An VIETNAM Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) KUANG SI FALLS, LAOS ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA 17 nights hotel accommodation One night cruise accommodation Breakfast daily, one brunch, four lunches and five dinners Six internal flights within Asia (except electric trolley, cyclo and tuktuk touring) Small group touring Entrance fees Western tour leader (when group size reaches 7 or more) DAYS 1-2: PHNOM PENH Hotel: Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel (or similar) On arrival in Phnom Penh, transfer to your hotel and meet your fellow travellers and Tour Leader (or local guide). Discover Phnom Penh during a fun cyclo ride exploring the backstreets and highlights. Continue to Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields memorial at Choeng Ek. In the afternoon, explore the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. DAYS 3-4: SIEM REAP Hotel: Somadevi Angkor Hotel & Spa Fly to Siem Reap and venture to Tonle Sap Lake for a boat cruise.take a pre-dawn tuk-tuk ride to Angkor Wat s seldom-used East Gate entrance to see the silhouetted central spires at sunrise. See the stone head sculptures of Bayon temple, explore Banteay Srei and discover Ta Prohm. DAYS 5-7: SAIGON & MEKONG DELTA Hotel: Northern Hotel Fly from Siem Reap, and meet your new group of fellow travellers. From Saigon, drive to Cu Chi and discover the incredible network of underground tunnels. Wander the streets of Saigon on a walking tour and take in the city s most impressive sites. Explore the Mekong Delta to gain insights into local life and enjoy a delicious lunch. DAYS 8-10: HUE & HOI AN Hotels: Hotel Saigon Morin & Hoi An Historic Hotel Fly to Hue. Visit Spiral Foundation, a unique enterprise that employs people with disabilities who make souvenirs from 100% recycled materials. Venture over the Hai Van Pass from Hue to Hoi An and marvel at some of Vietnam s most stunning scenery. Stroll through the streets of Hoi An s old town. Enjoy a free day to do as much or as little as you like in Hoi An. DAYS 11-13: HALONG BAY & HANOI Hotels: Overnight boat, The Ann Hanoi Fly to Haiphong before driving to Halong Bay. Once on board your luxurious private junk boat, cruise impressive Halong Bay. Continue exploring the bay before returning to Hanoi to discover the Old Quarter and meet some boisterous locals at a Bia Hoi. Enjoy a group dinner to celebrate your time in Vietnam. DAYS 14-15: VIENTIANE Hotel: Mandala Boutique Hotel Fly to Vientiane and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, meet your new group of fellow travellers and Tour Leader (or local guide). Enjoy an authentic Lao coffee before discovering Vientiane s main sites. Receive a traditional baci blessing to welcome you to Laos. DAYS 16-19: LUANG PRABANG & PAK OU CAVES Hotel: Sala Prabang Fly to Luang Prabang. Visit the National Museum and Wat Mai temple. Take part in a cooking demonstration at Tamarind cooking school. Walk to Wat Xieng Thong temple before taking a boat trip to Pak Ou Caves. Explore a lively morning market and travel to Kuang Si Falls. Cook your own lunch before exploring Luang Prabang independently. Enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate a memorable visit to Laos. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

5 SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS SRI LANKA DISCOVERY LENGTH: 15 DAYS START: COLOMBO FINISH: COLOMBO DEPARTURE DATES: 25 MARCH 2018, 15 APRIL 2018, 24 JUNE 2018, 7 OCTOBER DAYS $4,335 * per person from twin share NEGOMBO BEACH Enjoy a cooking demonstration and a delicious lunch in a beachside setting. Search for the world s largest creature, the Blue whale on a morning cruise off the coast of Sri Lanka (Nov to Apr). Visit one of Anuradhapura s most revered Buddhist temple sites where a fantastic atmosphere is created by the many visiting pilgrims. NUWARA ELIYA 14 nights hotel accommodation Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 4 dinners 2 jeep safaris (except jeep safaris) Small group touring Entrance fees Tour Leader (when group size reaches 10 or more) DAYS 1-2: COLOMBO Hotel: Ramada Colombo On arrival in Colombo, transfer to your hotel, and meet your fellow travellers and Tour Leader. Explore some of Colombo s main sites on a walking tour including the Grand Oriental Hotel, the Fort district, kovils and the Gangaramaya Temple. DAYS 3-4: ANURADHAPURA & MIHINTALE Hotel: Palm Garden Village Venture to Anuradhapura stopping en route at Negombo s famous fish market. Explore the ancient complex of Mihintale. Discover some of Anuradhapura s main sites including Thuparama Dagoba (pagoda). DAYS 5-6: SIGIRIYA Hotel: Hotel Sigiriya Depart Anuradhapura before exploring Polonnaruwa. Continue to Sigiriya. Spend time exploring Sigiriya Rock. DAYS 7-9: KANDY & NUWARA ELIYA Hotels: Hotel Suisse, Grand Hotel Spend time visiting the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy, housing Sri Lanka s most revered relic, a tooth of Buddha. Take a slow and scenic train ride from Kandy to Nuwara Eliya on an old-fashioned train Upon arriving in Nuwara Eliya, visit a tea plantation. DAYS 10-12: YALA NATIONAL PARK & WELIGAMA Hotels: Kithala Resort & Mandara Resort Descend back to the lowlands via the town of Ella. Arrive at the town of Tissa. Enjoy a morning and afternoon safari at Yala National Park, famous for its leopards. Journey along the southern coastline from Tissa to Weligama. DAYS 13-15: GALLE & HIKKADUWA Hotel: Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon Drive to Mirissa to board your boat in search of the world s largest living creature, the Blue whale as well as other whale species, and a variety of dolphins (Nov to Apr). Continue to Galle and discover Galle Fort. Transfer to Colombo for your onward journey. YALA NATIONAL PARK, SRI LANKA COLOMBO INDIA Colombo Galle/Hikkaduwa Anuradhapura SRI LANKA Sigiriya Kandy Nuwara Eliya Ella Weligama Yala S Start F Finish Road route Rail route

6 SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS MEKONG & BEYOND FEATURING AN 8 DAY CRUISE ON THE MEKONG RIVER LENGTH: 16 DAYS START: SIEM REAP (CAMBODIA) FINISH: HANOI (VIETNAM) DEPARTURE DATES: 22 MARCH 2018, 12 JULY 2018, 6 AUGUST 2018, 4 OCTOBER 2018, 13 DECEMBER DAYS $4,835 * per person from twin share THE JAYAVARMAN Explore the bustling streets and local markets in Hanoi, and gain inside knowledge on the best local dishes to try. Join the disadvantaged youth receiving training at Streets Cafe for a memorable market walk, learning about local produce as well as this excellent initiative. Escape the crowds by entering Angkor Wat s seldom-used East Gate before dawn. Explore by torchlight before watching the sun rise majestically over Angkor Wat s spires. MEKONG DELTA, VIETNAM SUPERIOR STATEROOM, THE JAYAVARMAN ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA PHOTO: JUSTIN WEILER 7 nights hotel accommodation 8 nights cruise accommodation Breakfast daily, 1 brunch, 7 lunches, 9 dinners 2 internal flights within Asia (except tuk-tuk touring) Small group touring Entrance fees Tour Leader (when group size reaches 10 or more) DAYS 1-2: SIEM REAP & TEMPLES OF ANGKOR Hotel: Tara Angkor Hotel On arrival in Siem Reap, transfer to your hotel and meet your fellow travellers and Tour Leader (or local guide). Take a pre-dawn tuk-tuk ride to Angkor Wat s seldom-used East Gate entrance. Return to town for lunch before exploring Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm. DAYS 3-9: MEKONG RIVER CRUISE Cruise: Jayavarman Drive to Kampong Cham where your ship awaits. Embark to the pre-angkorian temple, Wat Hanchey. Visit the floating village of Kampong Chhnang. At Kampong Tralach, take a fun ride on an ox-cart before arriving in Phnom Penh and visit the Killing Fields at Choeng Ek and Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes. Visit the Royal Palace and the National Museum. Arrive at Binh Thanh Island and enjoy a fun tour of the man-made canals by traditional sampan (circular bamboo boats). Cruise towards Cai Be, famous for its authentic floating market. DAYS 10-12: SAIGON & HOI AN Hotels: Grand Hotel & Hoi An Historic Hotel In Saigon, take a walking tour through the heart of the city visiting the must-see sites including Ho Chi Minh Square, Municipal Theatre, the gothic Notre Dame Cathedral and Dong Khoi Street. Drive to Cu Chi and explore the incredible network of underground tunnels. Fly from Saigon to Danang, before driving to Hoi An. In the afternoon, enjoy exploring the town independently. DAYS 13-16: HANOI & HALONG BAY Hotels: The Ann Hanoi Cruise: Overnight boat on Halong Bay Travel to Danang before flying to Hanoi. Discover Hanoi s highlights including Ho Chi Minh Quarter, House on Stilts, Presidential Palace, Temple of Literature and the backstreets of the bustling Old Quarter. Drive east to Halong City and board your private junk boat. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey. THAILAND Hanoi Haiphong Halong Bay (1 night on boat) LAOS Angkor Wat & Siem Reap Tonle Sap Lake CAMBODIA Kampong Chhang Kampong Cham Phnom Penh Danang Hoi An VIETNAM Tan Chau Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) (7 nights on boat) My Tho Cai Be S Start F Finish Air route Road route Boat cruise

7 SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS SECRETS OF JAPAN LENGTH: 14 DAYS START: TOKYO FINISH: KYOTO DEPARTURE DATES: 10 JUNE 2018, 2 SEPTEMBER 2018, 11 NOVEMBER DAYS $9,525 * per person from twin share FUSHIMI INARI TAISHA SHRINE, KYOTO Join a Japanese paper-making class in the historic town of Gokayama. Venture through the streets of Tokyo like a local take a train to Shibuya, discover the Tokyu food hall and join a Taiko drumming lesson. Discover numerous traditional crafts including pottery and silk dyeing as you explore Kanazawa. Take part in a sake tasting before a tea ceremony at Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto. Enjoy a Maiko dinner and performance in Kyoto, and gain inside knowledge about their fascinating lives. Kyushu Hiroshima Shikoku Kyoto Kanazawa Honshu Takayama Kiso Valley Tokyo Hakone Nagoya MT FUJI, JAPAN HIROSHIMA 12 nights hotel accommodation One night Ryokan accommodation Breakfast daily one lunch and two dinners Day trains Small group touring Entrance fees Luggage transport Western tour leader (when group size reaches 7 or more) DAYS 1-4: TOKYO & HAKONE Hotels: Akasaka Excel Hotel Tokyu, Hakone Yumoto On arrival in the energetic city of Tokyo, transfer to your hotel, and meet your fellow travellers and Tour Leader (or local guide). See the iconic pedestrian crossing in front of Shibuya train station s Hachiko exit. Continue to Tokyo s most famous Shinto shrine Meiji Jingu. Walk to nearby Harajuku, a trendy shopping precinct. Afterwards, enjoy a Taiko drumming class. Afterwards, enjoy a short boat cruise on Sumida River which ends near Sensoji Temple, the oldest and most revered temple in Tokyo. Continue to Ueno Park and visit the Tokyo National Museum, Japan s oldest and largest museum. Visit Hakone and see iconic Mt Fuji. Enjoy a short boat cruise on peaceful Lake Ashi and ride the cable car for majestic views of Mt Fuji. DAYS 5-6: HAKONE & TAKAYAMA Hotel: Best Western Hotel Takayama Venture into the beautiful Kiso Valley at the southern tip of the Japanese Alps stopping en route at Tsumago and Magome. Continue passing beautiful mountain scenery to Takayama. Takayama is a bustling market town, rich in shrine and temple architecture. DAYS 7-11: KANAZAWA & HIROSHIMA Hotels: Kanazawa Mantin Hotel & Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima Travel to the Shirakawago district, famous for its unique gassho-zukuri buildings, which have steeplypitched thatched roofs designed to withstand the winter snowfall. Take an excursion to Kenrokuen Garden and visit Shima House, a preserved teahouse which has been converted into a Geisha museum or Nomura house, a samurai residence. Travel to Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Museum, and see the sobering cenotaph inscribed with all the known victims of the Hiroshima bomb. In the afternoon, explore Hiroshima independently. Travel by train to Himeji and visit the 17th century Himeji Castle before continuing to Kyoto. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Kyoto at your own pace. DAYS 12-14: KYOTO Hotel: Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo Discover some of Kyoto s cultural treasures. Visit one of Kyoto s most impressive shrines Fushimi Inari Shrine and walk through the thousands of coloured torii which stretch along a mountain path. Sample some sake before continuing to the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) to experience an authentic tea ceremony at the famous rock garden temple of Ryoan-ji. Spend the day exploring Kyoto independently. Choose to visit nearby Arashiyama, a popular district on the outskirts of Kyoto. Transfer by private taxi to Kyoto station for your onward journey. THE GOLDEN PAVILION, KYOTO

8 GAIN A GENUINE INSIDER S VIEW OF YOUR DESTINATION WITH INSIDER JOURNEYS VIETNAM, LAOS, CAMBODIA & MYANMAR PRIVATE TRAVEL, RIVER CRUISES, SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS and FOOTLOOSE TOURS INDIA, SRI LANKA & BHUTAN PRIVATE TRAVEL, RIVER CRUISES and SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS JAPAN & CHINA PRIVATE TRAVEL, RIVER CRUISES and SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS Pick up one of our brochures from your travel agent or contact us for further information on accommodation, tours and itineraries. Formerly Accredited Member Of IATA, ATIA, PATA, ACTW. ABN Offices in Sydney, London, Los Angeles, Saigon, Danang, Hanoi, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh and Luang Prabang. consultant when booking. Prices correct as at 31 Jan 2018, but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking. Offers valid for sale until 17 February 2018 with strictly limited numbers of Small Group Journey packages available on selected itineraries on set departures dates. Prices are per person based on twin share. All offers are available until sold out, and may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Package cancellation fees apply. For full itinerary details, departure dates, fares and all terms and conditions, refer to Insider Journeys Small Group Companion Flight Offer: Companion Fly Free off is available on a single booking when two passengers travel together on the same flight/s and Small Group Journey, one person will receive a return economy airfare with the nominated airline in the relevant class including taxes. Flights must be ticketed by Insider Journeys. All offers are subject to availability of airline and booking class. Once class is sold out surcharges apply. Should you choose to depart on a date other than the scheduled Small Group Journeys departure date, or make variations to the airline routings (including stopovers), or Fare Class, surcharges may apply. Companion Fly Free offer is subject to availability on the nominated airline based on wholesale airfares (or airline of Insider Journeys choosing) from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth on specific Fare Classes only (please check applicable Fare Class with Insider Journeys before booking). Airline schedules are subject to change without notice and Insider Journeys is not liable for any additional costs incurred due to airline schedule changes. The purchased ticket must be paid in full within 7 days of booking the date. Ticket Time Limits provided by the airline must be observed. There are no refunds on tickets once issued. Air taxes vary for each departure point and routing of airline and are subject to change. Note that frequent flyer miles/points may not be awarded on some classes or airlines.